The already strained relationship between Japan and China has recently faced more challenges and they may benefit from US involvement in the process of regional power transition.
We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Masters Scholarship has been awarded to Vendula Ženatá, who is studying for her Masters degree at the Anglo-American University in the Czech Republic.
It is likely to be business as usual in the next seven-year term for Rahmon. Barring catastrophic events such as a palace coup, he may well serve it in full and pass the baton to an anointed successor.
The Malian elections represent a step towards greater stability, but are not a quick-fix to some of the fundamental problems facing the country, including that of armed insurgents.
Ukraine is divided between pro-European and pro-Russian choices. The foreign policy choices that it makes over the coming months could have significance in terms of its relationship with the EU.
As academics and policy-makers, we need to develop viable research frameworks that combine empirical evidence and expert knowledge to help us to tackle unresolved conflicts.
What exactly is an ‘expert’ and with the incredible databases of knowledge available, is there really a need for experts anymore? Further, do they still exist beyond the ivory towers of academia?
The cinematic portrayal of The Hunger Games series offers insight into various elements of human security, and how one can be insecure in a society that is at peace.
A well-developed civil society is the only way to ensure that the brave citizens of Egypt who have repeatedly taken to Tahrih Square will have the skills and networks to break the troubling authoritarian cycle.
The fight against Golden Dawn will have an effect, if Greece galvanizes mature political discourse and a new set of institutions based on representation, impartiality, tolerance, and meritocracy.
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